I Know You Want It
I Know You Want It

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I Know You Want It

1989
Movie
110 min
Indonesian

Featuring the Warkop DKI group, Dono, Kasino, and Indro live in the same boarding house as Lisa and Selly. After reading the answers of a magazine quiz, Indro wonders if one of the girls in the boarding house is in love with him. After many jokes and funny situations, it turns out to be just a misunderstanding. Kasino himself is having terrible luck when, by mistake, a bank employee gives him more money that he has asked for. He intends to return the money but has to go through many comic situations and obstacles. Then it is Dono’s turn, who has a Caucasian girlfriend, to go through similar obstacles.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: J. Francis NakamuraGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A dangerous ex-convict targets a detective who put him behind bars, leading to a tense game of cat and mouse. The ex-con manipulates his way into the detective's life, seeking revenge and aiming to destroy everything he holds dear. The detective finds himself in a desperate struggle to protect his family and bring the volatile criminal to justice before it's too late.

Critical Reception

While "I Know You Want It" didn't achieve widespread critical acclaim, it garnered a cult following for its gritty atmosphere and intense performances, particularly from Robert Patrick. Critics at the time often noted its suspenseful pacing and dark undertones, though some found the plot predictable. Audience reception tended to be more positive, appreciating the thriller elements and Patrick's menacing portrayal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and tense atmosphere.

  • Robert Patrick's menacing performance is a standout element.

  • Some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's effectiveness as a suspenseful thriller and Robert Patrick's chilling performance. Many viewers appreciated the straightforward revenge narrative and the intense confrontations, although some found the film's production values to be typical of its era.

Fun Fact

Robert Patrick's intense portrayal in "I Know You Want It" is often cited as a stepping stone that led to his more iconic villainous roles in later films.

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